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Find out more in this new FREE ONLINE event about the AZ-305 exam – Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions, one of the prerequisites for obtaining the Azure Solutions Architect Expert badge!

In this live, we discuss preparation for the AZ-305 certification exam, which assesses knowledge in Azure solution architecture, covering everything from infrastructure concepts to data. We explore the complexity and breadth of the test, which requires more robust general knowledge in varied areas, such as networks, storage, security and data services. The video also includes discussions about specific technologies such as Synapse Analytics and Data Factory, and the use of techniques such as Change Data Capture (CDC) for data synchronization. We highlight the importance of understanding the functionalities of each service to choose the most appropriate solutions in real use cases, and not being an expert in every technical detail.

Highlights
1. Introduction to the AZ-305 Exam
0:23 – Introduction to the video and the AZ-305 exam, aimed at Azure solution architects, covering diverse topics such as infrastructure, networks, security and data.
0:50 – Complexity and scope of the exam, which requires multidisciplinary knowledge.

2. Main Topics Required by the Exam
10:20 – Infrastructure and Networks: Configuration of virtual networks, firewalls and network topologies such as Hub-Spoke.
15:00 – Storage and Database: Discussion on storage tools and use of Data Factory for ETL and data integration.
25:10 – Data Analysis and Integration: Use of tools such as Synapse Analytics and Data Factory for data processing and integration.

3. Tools and Solutions in Azure
17:00 – Azure Synapse Analytics: Explanation of the Massively Parallel Processing (MPP) architecture, focused on analytical processing of Big Data with fast reading and parallelization to optimize data analysis.
28:00 – Data Factory and Pipelines: ETL (Extraction, Transformation and Load) tool for data integration, used with ready-made templates to facilitate the configuration of complex flows.

4. Techniques and Practices for Use Cases
35:00 – Practical application examples with Azure Synapse Link for real-time data analysis. Explanation of CDC (Change Data Capture) scenarios to maintain synchronization between databases.
45:00 – Tiered storage approach (bronze, silver and gold) to facilitate structuring and access to data, improving performance in large volumes.

5. Exam Preparation and Approach Tips
48:30 – Study strategies focused on the main Azure services for architects, with an emphasis on functionalities and integration between services, such as Data Factory and Synapse Analytics​.
1:10:00 – Discussion about CDC and auditing techniques for historical records, explaining how to manage large volumes of data by maintaining history in control tables.
1:30:00 – Importance of monitoring practices, such as logs and alerts for diagnosis and troubleshooting.

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